Senior Teaching Assistant

Description Supporting documents

Employer Location

Heol Uchaf , Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6SS
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Acting Headteacher:
Annie James

Age range : 3 - 11 Post number : ED

Contract: see below

1 Full Time, Permanent L3 / Grade 5 Senior Teaching Assistant –Specialist Resource Base

35 hours per week (term-time)

Grade 5 (Sp 11 – 19 £ 28,142 - £32,061 pro rata basis)

The children, staff, and governors of Llanishen Fach Primary School wish to appoint a proactive, enthusiastic and creative Senior Teaching Assistant as soon as possible

The successful candidate will need to :

• significantly contribute to the ethos and values of our school;
• have high expectations of children’s achievement;
• have the ability to inspire and challenge children through an innovative and creative approach to learning in the classroom and outdoor learning environment;
• demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to nurture relationships with staff, pupils and parents;
• have commitment, be highly motivated and be able to contribute to our dedicated and enthusiastic team;
• be adaptable, resourceful, and innovative;
• have excellent communication and IT skills.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

These appointments will be subject to suitably qualified individuals. Individuals should ensure that they meet all of the essential requirements detailed in the person specification and note the desirable attributes applicable to the post for which they are applying.

PLEASE download the application form, job description and person specification and return by post or email to Mrs Juliet Bonni at the above address.

Closing date for applications will be midday on Friday 16th January 2026.

Observations and interviews will take place during week beginning Monday 26th January 2026.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection.

This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:

• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.

Safeguarding Statement